Brightside Health
Mental health telehealth platform that expanded into integrated weight management, recognizing the connection between mental health conditions and metabolic health. Offers psychiatric care, therapy, and GLP-1 prescribing under one clinical umbrella. Differentiates through its dual mental health and weight management model, addressing the psychological dimensions of obesity treatment.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Video Telehealth
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- No
- Prescriber Info
- Board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners provide integrated mental health and weight management care.
- Founded
- 2017
Pros
- Integrated mental health and weight management under one provider
- Video consultations with psychiatric-trained clinicians
- Addresses emotional eating and medication-related weight gain holistically
- Insurance accepted for mental health services
Cons
- GLP-1 prescribing is a secondary offering — mental health is the core
- Weight management program may require mental health intake first
- Limited peptide menu beyond GLP-1
- Cash-pay only for weight management medications
Pricing
| Medication | Dose | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| semaglutide | 0.25-2.4mg/week | $249 | monthly |